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Glossy Ibis


Glossy Ibis
Photo Information
Copyright: Razvan Zinica (zetu) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 652 W: 15 N: 1622] (6301)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-08-18
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 40d, Canon EF 100-400 mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM
Exposure: f/8, 1/800 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-09-23 1:36
Viewed: 240
Points: 30
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) is a wading bird in the ibis family Threskiornithidae.
This is the most widespread ibis species, breeding in scattered sites in warm regions of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Atlantic and Caribbean region of the Americas. It is thought to have originated in the Old World and spread naturally from Africa to northern South America in the 19th century. This species is migratory; most European birds winter in Africa, and in North America birds from north of the Carolinas winter farther south. Birds from other populations may disperse widely outside the breeding season.
The Glossy Ibis nests colonially in trees, often with herons. It is also gregarious when feeding in marshy wetlands; it predates on fish, frogs and other water creatures, as well as occasionally on insects.
This species is 55-65 cm long with an 88-105 cm wingspan. Breeding adults have reddish-brown bodies and shiny bottle-green wings. Non-breeders and juveniles have duller bodies. This species has a brownish bill, dark facial skin bordered above and below in blue-gray (non-breeding) to cobalt blue (breeding), and red-brown legs. Unlike herons, ibises fly with necks outstretched, and often flocks fly in lines.
Sounds made by this rather quiet ibis include a variety of croaks and grunts, including a hoarse grrrr made when breeding.

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Slav Razvan,
A very good capture of this Plegadis falcinellus in the water.Excellent sharpness,colors and details.TFS.
Regards,
Dūrzan

Razvan
O captura de calitate, dealtfel cu asemenea capturi ne-ai obisnuit.
Horia

Hello Razvan
what a nice capture of beautiful Ibis with fine reflection. sharp focus, POV/DOF, coloration and exposure very nice. also composition and lighting. thanks for sharing.
best wishes
Ahmet

Ciao Razvan. Interesting capture here. Well composed macro in perfect focus and grat colours reflections on the wings.

Roberto

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1380 W: 56 N: 4759] (16364)
  • [2009-09-23 4:12]

Hello Razvan,
Very nice shot of a Glossy Ibis having a scratch while standing in the water. The fine lighting makes it contrast well with the water BG in this fine composition.
Best regards Siggi

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 411 W: 0 N: 1023] (5522)
  • [2009-09-23 4:25]

Frumoase culori, compozitie buna, felicitari!

A real wonderful image for this Plegadis falcinellus. Perfect details and exposure.
Really well done ;)
Greetings
Matteo

hello Razvan
great sharpness picture with very good details and beautiful colours
he is so beautiful !!
greeting lou

Ciao Razvan, lovely ibis in nice pose, beautiful composition with wonderful reflections, splendid sharpness and good details, very well done, ciao Silvio

Imi place foarte mult! Felicitari!

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  • bedri Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 53 W: 0 N: 73] (500)
  • [2009-09-23 10:42]

Hi Razvan,
Excellent, thanks for sharing.
Best wishes, regards..
Bedri..

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2916 W: 34 N: 8651] (32250)
  • [2009-09-23 12:18]

Hi Razvan. I love the feather colours on the body of this Glossy Ibis . Which you have taken from a fine side view. With the bird feeding in the water such a natural looking picture. Taken with fine detail. well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2582] (9107)
  • [2009-09-23 19:30]

Hi Razvan,
another excellent low angle presentation of the ibis. I like its stark shines of the plumage.
The blurry bG indeed very helpful here in pronouncing the beauty in better view.

regards,
Foozi

Excelente enfoque al motivo. Bellas tonalidades y maravilloso fondo. Bien encuuadrada.
Saludos.

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2398 W: 94 N: 5543] (17640)
  • [2009-09-24 9:26]

Hello Razvan,
What a fantastic photo. The low POV makes this photo very interesting. The colours are gorgeous in very beautiful light. Excellent sharpness, details, DOF and composition.
Regards,
Peter

hello Razvan
it is from the birds that I have not accomplished to photograph well, your scene is exceptional as your output!
TFS
Nasos

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